How to remove SDHelper error

SDHelper.dll file information

The process Bad download blocker or SBSD IE Protection belongs to the software Spybot - Search & Destroy or SDHelper.dll or IDAutomation.com Code 39 Free or BPS Distance Tables - Final or UnInstall Envy24 Family Audio or Microsoft Cubicle Chaos for or Bill's Calendar for Windows or Remote Administrator v2.1 KWC by Safer Networking Limited (security.kolla.de) or Safer Networking Ltd or Your Company Name or PepiMK Software.

Description: SDHelper.dll is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ or in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" or in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder - usually C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 744960 bytes (47% of all occurrence), 853672 bytes, 711168 bytes, 773632 bytes, 1122128 bytes, 852712 bytes, 1554256 bytes, 1098840 bytes.
This .dll file is a Browser Helper Object (BHO) that runs automatically every time you start your Internet browser. BHOs are not stopped by personal firewalls, because they are identified by the firewall as your browser itself. BHOs are often used by adware and spyware. The unique ID of this BHO is 53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F. The program has no visible window. It is able to monitor Internet browser. SDHelper.dll is not a Windows core file. There is no detailed description of this service. Program can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. SDHelper.dll is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 45% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

External information from Tony Klein:

• This legitimate BHO (SDhelper.dll) is related to SpyBot Search&Destroy

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as SDHelper.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the SDHelper.dll process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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sdhelper.dll is completely safe. It installs as part of Spybot Search & Destroy and is the Browser Helper Object mechanism for Internet Explorer. It prevents an ever expanding list of 'BAD' web pages and downloads form downloading to your computer during surfing.
  ilcaster  

The best, safest spyware crusher around
  Mark G.  

Spybot Search & Destroy - Internet Explorer Addon - So far, it's Harmless
  Guru  

Hervorragendes Anti-Spy/Addware Programm. Nicht nur ungefährlich, sondern auch empfehlenswert. Ebenfalls gut um Änderungen der Systemdatenbank zu verhindern und abzusuchen.
  SanjiCard  

Teil von Spybot Search and Destroy. Programm gegen Spyware!
  GreenBastard  

After IE updates in mid april '06 I had to disable it to keep ebay from crashing. First problem I ever had with Spy-bot
  Geoff  

Great protection,doesn't miss much only some..If you got it keep it.
  Shannon C.   (further information)

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